Nation & World

Trump inauguration brings Americans their newest leader

The peaceful transition of power, a central tenet of American political life, was underway on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, with the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States. ***** President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 45th president of the United States during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Patrick SemanskyAP

President Donald Trump gives a thumbs after being sworn in as the 45th president of the United States during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Patrick SemanskyAP

President Donald Trump waves after being sworn in as the 45th president of the United States during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Patrick SemanskyAP

Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts, Jr. administers the oath of office to President Donald Trump during the 58th Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C. Olivier DoulieryTNS

President Donald Trump pumps his first at the end of his speech after bring sworn in as the 45th president of the United States during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Andrew HarnikAP

President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 45th president of the United States during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Patrick SemanskyAP

President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence listen to the National Anthem sung by Jackie Evancho with former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Patrick SemanskyAP

President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence look on during the 58th Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C. Olivier DoulieryTNS

Vice President-elect Mike Pence's is greeted by Ivanka Trump before the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Patrick SemanskyAP

People gather on the National Mall to attend the 58th Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Olivier DoulieryTNS

President Barack Obama greets former President Bill Clinton before the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Right is Vice President Joe Biden. Matt RourkeAP

View of the U.S Capitol before the swearing-in ceremonies on Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Olivier DoulieryTNS

Guests wear rain ponchos as weather changed on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol before the swearing-in ceremonies Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C. Olivier DoulieryTNS

Senator Ted Cruz, R-Tx., center, listens to former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, left, to during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Susan WalshAP

Donald Trump supporters stand on the West front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol before the swearing-in ceremonies on Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Olivier DoulieryTNS

Raindrops gather on the head of Stephen Glinn as he waits on the National Mall in Washington, Jan. 20, 2017, before the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump. John MinchilloAP

Donald Trump supporters take pictures on the West front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol before the swearing-in ceremonies on Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Olivier DoulieryTNS

Jeff Bruce of Boston holds a sign while waiting in line for security on Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Lloyd FoxTNS

First lady Michelle Obama brushes the shoulder of President Barack Obama as they wait for President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump at the White House, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington. Evan VucciAP

John Watson of Jacksonville, Fla. waits in the rain on the National Mall in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, before the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington. John MinchilloAP

Former Senator Bob Dole arrives during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Andrew HarnikAP

Former House Speaker John Boehner and his wife Debbie arrive for the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Saul LoebAP

Former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura Bush arrive on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, for the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump. Jack GruberAP

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. arrives on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, for the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump. Win McNameeAP

Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalyn arrive for the 58th Presidential Inauguration for President-elect Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Matt RourkeAP

People gather on the National Mall to attend the 58th Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Olivier DoulieryTNS

Members of the Supreme Court arrive for the 58th Presidential Inauguration for President-elect Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Patrick SemanskyAP

Former President George W. Bush, right, his wife Laura, Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Former President Bill Clinton wait for the 58th Presidential Inauguration for President-elect Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Susan WalshAP

Members of the Supreme Court arrive for the 58th Presidential Inauguration for President-elect Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Patrick SemanskyAP

Former President Jimmy Carter (L-R), Rosalynn Carter, former President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton and former President George W. Bush wait for the 58th Presidential Inauguration to begin at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Andrew HarnikAP

The Presidential motorcade drives on Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol for the Inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington. Cliff OwenAP